What we did in class: We showed a model of the food pyramid by developing the food pyramid dance.

What to do if you missed class: Make sure you have your notes from Thursday. Today’s activity supported that lecture. Otherwise, there is nothing to make up.

Thursday, May 3rd – Career Day

What we did in class today: We recorded notes on food miles – the pros and cons – and then summarized a TED Talk about how to improve education.

What to do if you missed class today: Copy the notes of a classmate. Those notes will be important for the final project.

Wednesday, May 2

What we did in class today: We learned about why the food pyramid is in the shape of a pyramid. The answer has to do with thermodynamics and is one important reason why eating less meat is in general environmentally more friendly for the planet.

What to do if you missed class today: Copy the notes of a classmate. They are important for your final project.

Tuesday, May 1

What we did in class today: We learned about how complex the world food production and delivery system is by examining all of the components of a jar of Smucker’s Strawberry jam.

What to do if you missed class today: Obtain a US map from Mr. Jamsa and copy the notes of a classmate. Ask Mr. Jamsa if you have any questions.

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Monday, April 30th – Early Release

What we did in class today: For those who have not finished their GMO SPOC paper, they had time to complete it today. Everyone else watched another segment of Apollo 13.

What to do if you missed class today: Remember there is a homework assignment due Friday under the HOMEWORK link. Otherwise, there is nothing to make up if you have your SPOC paper done.

There is a homework assignment due May 4th. Click on the HOMEWORK link for details.

What we did in class this week: We are reviewing the SPOC method of persuasive writing and being assessed on our ability to use it as we write papers on whether GMOs are good or bad for the world. This is a major grade.

What to do if you missed class one or more days: Read the GMO SPOC link for instructions. The final product will be posted in the google classroom.